Wednesday, September 9, 2009

I always look forward to Thursdays to see what everybody's doing with their dishes -- I bet I'll get lots of Fall inspiration this week.

Here in Virginia the kids go back to school the first Tuesday after Labor Day. It's always fun to see the kids waiting for the bus on the first day of school. I was reminded of when my husband and I were in High School. 1970 was the beginning of his Sr. year. So this "tablescape" sort of carries me back to those days. Today's tablescape consists of his high school letter jacket. His Sr. yearbook, our high school rings and a typical 1970 cafeteria lunch served tray style.

Two school rings from long ago. We're still "going steady".

Lunch was meatloaf - (don't you suppose those ladies got tired of all the jokes about "today's mystery meat"?), mashed potatoes with gravy, string beans, rolls with butter and milk. For dessert, by far everybody's favorite was ....

"Fudgies"!!!! -- I'll share the recipe tomorrow on "Foodie Friday". My kind husband said that this lunch was much better than he remembered the ones at school being. See why I kept him?

Be sure to check out all the tablescapes over at Susan's http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/See ya at the pep rally!

So cute.............only you could have thought of this. Your so special..........Have a great day today. Getting geared up for the three grankids for the week-end. The girls and the guys are going to lake cumberland for the week-end. Grandpa and grandma has them all for a two night sleep over. Trying to plan the week-end; movie, games. We are taking the three to the other two's cheer leading and foot ball game on sunday. Then the parents will be home. I will be exhausted by then. I'm sure we will have fun.

What a clever table! I really like the rings, leather jacket,and yearbook. I'll bet you have hours of fun reminiscing those glory days. My favorite desserts were those fudgies too! They were ALWAYS a special treat! I'll be back tomorrow for the recipe! Thanks for sharing!

What a great idea....so cute...I don't remember our school lunch back in 1968 looking that good...All I remember is everyday was a tuna sandwich on a hard seeded roll wrapped in waxed paper and orange drink....That's all we ever ate...

Martha--Thanks for the blast from the past! I do remember loving school yeast rolls! I know what those cookies are--MY FAVORITE--no bake, drop 'em cookies??? If they are the same, I have been making (and eating) these since high school! I wonder where our class rings are?? :)

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About Me

I am a wife of 35 years, mother of two grown children. and grandmother to 4 adorable grandgirls. I love crafting, tablescaping, decorating -- but am probably not terribly talented at any of these. That doesn't stop me however. I'm so honored that anyone chooses to visit me -- I hope you find this blogspot to be a welcoming spot to visit -- come on in and stay awhile -- let's have a nice chat.